Crisis Intervention
OFF SITE CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES
ALL OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS ARE CONSIDERED OFF SITE
As faculty and staff members, you may encounter various crises
that
require urgent attention. You are in a prime position to come
into contact with a student who would benefit from prompt
counseling assistance for personal or mental health problems.
Crises on campus generally fall into two categories, those
which:
(1) require immediate intervention from Police; and,
(2) require prompt intervention from Counseling Services.
The following guidelines will help you determine who to call
when faced with a student crisis:
WHEN TO CALL POLICE:
FOR ANY SITUATION PERCEIVED TO BE A THREAT TO SELF OR OTHERS
For example:
(1) Imminent threat of physical harm to self or others.
(2) Any crime in progress such as physical altercations, verbal
threats to you or others, sexual assault, stalking, student
under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol,
destruction of property, graffiti, hate crimes, theft, phone
threats etc.
(3) Other emergencies such as accidents, injuries, medical
conditions, fire, or chemical spills.
CALL: 911
**Report the incident to the Dean of Student Services
703-450-2512 on the first work day (M-F) following the incident.
WHEN TO CALL COUNSELING SERVICES
Any situation that requires immediate counseling assistance
For example:
(1) A student expressing self-threatening ideas, but is not an
immediate threat.
(2) A student you suspect may be seriously depressed, anxious or
despondent.
(3) A student in a domestically violent relationship.
(4) A student whose behavior is unusual or erratic but not
threatening.
CALL: 703-450-2571 Counseling Center
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
The counselor will discuss the situation with you and help you
determine the best course of action.
**After 7:30 p.m. M-R and after 5:00 on Fridays call 911.
**Report the incident to the Dean of Student Services
703-450-2512 on the first work day (M-F) following the incident.
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